Much of the early-day chess training that many amateurs get is based on the belief that chess openings mean long formulas. They also see videos in which players make 15 moves in a second and believe that is all they can do to win. Due to this faith, beginners are usually intimidated prior to the game before it even begins. The fact is though, that good opening play is not composed of memorizing to start with–it is composed of knowing a few simple rules, which will assist you to keep you in a steady position. That is because once you know the basics of opening, you will find it easy to play without theory, and you will handle any opposing moves of the opponent with ease.

The former principle of opening is that of dominating the center since it leaves your pieces free. The strategy of the pieces that are located close to the center is able to attack both sides of the board within a short amount of time and there are more squares available. The side pawn moves are usually made by beginners at an early age, and then they feel that their pieces have been crippled and sluggish. The principle of center control is not a grandiose idea, it is the easiest method to generate power. When you do not own the center with pawns at least you are expected to push it with your pieces so that you do not get driven away.

The second is the quick development. Development refers to the putting your pieces out of their back rank into active squares that can be useful on the game. An amateur error is to make the same pawn move several times or several movements of the same piece without a purpose. Any additional step during the introduction is losing time. In chess, time is valuable. The player who develops more is usually the first to attack and it is also them who have the control of the game. This is the reason that knights and bishops must be grown early, and the queen and waiting till your position is in readiness.

The third value is king safety. The reason is that castling is one of the most significant opening actions as it conceals the king and unites the rooks. The reason behind many beginners delaying castling is due to the desire to attack early or forgetting. But an uncastled king is a weakness in the long run. You can open the center and your king gets exposed even though you are not being attacked. King safety failure is often the cause of the failures of beginners when they lose. One of the easiest methods of a preventive disaster is to castle early.

The fourth principle is construction of good pawn structure. Pawn moves do not appear harmful, nevertheless, the pawn cannot move backward. This is to say that strength and weakness are made permanently by the movement of the pawn. Novices tend to advance a lot of pawns during the opening since they think that they are progressing. However this leaves gaps and vulner to squares and the opponent can subsequently fill those squares with pieces. An effective start maintains pawn structure firm. It is unnecessary to stretch yourself. You should have a framework that your pieces are resting on.

The last fact is that an opening is just a start. Through good opening you are not assured of winning but you have a playable game without any damage. The goal of the beginners is to achieve clean and active positions and a safe king. When you are able to reach good middlegames regularly, your performance increases automatically. Being a master begins with principles, not by memorization and that is what puts a beginner in high confidence.